Drum Journeying - Guided Inner Reflection

Date: Sat 18 July

Time: 2pm to 4:30pm

Facilitator: Ali Taylor

Drum Journeying - Guided Inner Reflection 

In the middle of busy lives, we rarely stop. We rarely go inward. We rarely ask ourselves what we actually need — or listen long enough to hear the answer.

This workshop offers you that rare gift: time and space to rest deeply, reflect honestly, and reconnect with your own inner clarity. Through gentle guided visualisation and relaxation techniques, you will be led into a calm, focused state where the noise of everyday life quietens — and something steadier beneath it can be heard.

This is not about doing. It is about arriving.

What we'll explore together:

• Guided visualisation and relaxation to support deep rest and inner stillness
• Techniques for reducing stress and calming an overwhelmed mind
• Accessing your own inner insight and sense of direction
• Practical tools for emotional regulation you can take home and use independently
• The art of simply being — present, grounded, and at ease

What to expect: The session is gentle, unhurried, and held in a safe, welcoming space. You will be guided through a relaxation practice, a visualisation journey, and a quiet period of reflection — with time at the end to share or simply sit with whatever has arisen. Nothing is compulsory, and you are always in control of your own experience.

You will leave with:

• Noticeably reduced stress and anxiety
• A clear, calm mind and greater emotional steadiness
• Practical techniques to manage overwhelm independently
• Renewed confidence in your ability to find stillness wherever you are
• A deeper sense of inner direction and self-trust

This workshop is part of an ongoing series exploring nature-based approaches for inner wellbeing. Suitable for all — no experience of meditation or visualisation necessary. Simply bring yourself and an openness to rest.

MEET ALI TAYLOR 

Ali Taylor is a Yoga, Reiki and Shamanic teacher, holistic practitioner and spiritual life coach based in Fife, Scotland.

She supports people to improve their health, happiness and overall wellbeing through a range of therapeutic and intuitive practices. Her work focuses on helping clients release stress, trauma, pain and anxiety — creating space for greater balance and ease in everyday life.

With over 12 years of experience, Ali brings a grounded, compassionate and heart-led approach to everything she offers, supporting those she works with to feel more relaxed, empowered and connected.

Ali's website: https://rainbow-lotus-wellbeing.co.uk


IMPORTANT INFO

Note: Each date needs to be booked separately.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a packed lunch, we will offer hot tea. 

CAR LIFT SHARE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146040586448542

WEATHER: We will seat around the fire and when it is raining we will be cosy inside the Hut where we have a wood-burner stove and cushions. 

QUESTIONS ? If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 07840 272006

If you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing.org or text: 075 0443 8763.

DONATIONS: Our work is made possible by our funders, supporting access for those facing financial hardship and wellbeing challenges. If that’s you, please book a FREE space. If however, you are someone who can contribute, it helps us cover core costs that usually are not supported by funders. Cash donation on the day is also okay.

GETTING THERE:  Cockburnhill Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB

BY BUS: Take the 44 or 44A to Balerno village. Get off at the third stop after the roundabout, then turn onto Cockburnhill Road. Walk for about 12 minutes, turn right at the junction, and after one more minute you'll find us — look for a stream, a strip of woodland, and the Planetary Healing Centre sign at the gate.

BY CAR: Simply enter the postcode EH14 7JB into Google Maps and it will bring you straight there.

PARKING: Please do not park in front of the woodland. Instead, park on Cockburnhill Road near Pirnie Ha' House.

From there, walk straight ahead until you reach the V-junction, turn right, and continue for about 2 minutes. The woodland will be on your left.

EMAIL REMINDER: You will get an email reminder of your event 3 days before it. Please make sure you add holistic@planetary-healing.org to your email address book or safe senders list. Also keep a regular eye on your inbox and spam folders as sometimes our emails end up there. This way you won't miss out on any important updates regarding your booking.

NOTE: On your arrival, please feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them) and what name you would like us to refer to you by.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Space is limited, so if for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know asap, so we can free up the space for others on the waiting list. Due to the amount of work involved, donations are non-refundable.

PHOTOS: Occasionally we take group pictures for promotions, reports,  funders, newsletter and social media. If you would prefer not to be in the picture, please communicate this to the facilitator on arrival.